Atherosclerosis Definition

ăthə-rō-sklə-rōsĭs
noun
A form of arteriosclerosis characterized by the deposition of atheromatous plaques containing cholesterol and lipids on the innermost layer of the walls of large and medium-sized arteries.
American Heritage
A form of arteriosclerosis associated with the formation of atheromas.
Webster's New World
A form of arteriosclerosis characterized by the presence of lesions (called plaques) on the innermost layer of the walls of large and medium-sized arteries. The plaques contain lipids, collagen, inflammatory cells, and other substances and can impede blood flow or rupture, leading to serious problems such as heart attack or stroke.
American Heritage Medicine

(pathology) The clogging or hardening of arteries or blood vessels caused by plaques (accumulations of fatty deposits, usually cholesterol).

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Other Word Forms of Atherosclerosis

Noun

Singular:
atherosclerosis
Plural:
atheroscleroses

Origin of Atherosclerosis

  • From athero- +‎ sclerosis

    From Wiktionary

  • athero(ma) sclerosis

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Atherosclerosis Sentence Examples

  • The most important thing is to prevent atherosclerosis from developing.

  • In addition to promoting systemic atherosclerosis, an elevation in lipid levels also may contribute to the development of glomerulosclerosis in chronic renal failure.

  • Oxidative stress appears to be a significant underlying factor in the development of a wide array of diseases, including atherosclerosis and cancer.

  • Cocaine users have significant atherosclerosis in their cerebral arteries.

  • The bacteria were shown to spread via the bloodstream from the mouth to the major blood vessels where they caused accelerated atherosclerosis.

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Words Starting With

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Words Ending With

SISSIS

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